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Goya 2027: “The Virgin of the Quarry” chosen to represent Argentina

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Argentina’s Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences selected Laura Casabé’s “The Virgin of the Quarry” as the country’s entry for Best Ibero-American Film at the 2027 Goya Awards.
  • The film, written by Benjamín Naishtat, draws on two stories by Mariana Enriquez and follows three teenage friends amid jealousy, sexual awakening and supernatural forces.
  • The selection followed a two-stage vote involving more than 700 academy members, after four films reached the shortlist.

Argentina has chosen Laura Casabé’s “The Virgin of the Quarry” to carry the country’s hopes in the Best Ibero-American Film competition at the 2027 Goya Awards.

For me, it is very special to be here today as a member of the Argentine Film Academy, representing it in this announcement.

· Dolores FonziFonzi announced Argentina’s selection after winning the previous year’s Goya for Best Ibero-American Film.

The Argentine Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences announced the selection on Monday. Actress and director Dolores Fonzi, who won the award earlier this year for “Belén,” made the announcement alongside Spain’s ambassador to Argentina, Joaquín María de Arístegui Laborde.

“For me, it is very special to be here today as a member of the Argentine Film Academy, representing it in this announcement,” Fonzi said. She recalled receiving the Goya for Best Ibero-American Film in Barcelona with the “Belén” team only months earlier. “Today begins the journey of the film that will represent Argentina in the next edition,” she added.

Today begins the journey of the film that will represent Argentina in the next edition.

· Dolores FonziShe described the start of the film’s campaign for the 2027 awards.

The film, directed by Casabé and written by Benjamín Naishtat, adapts “The Virgin of the Quarry” and “The Little Cart,” two stories from Mariana Enriquez’s collection “The Dangers of Smoking in Bed.” Set during the suffocating summer after the social uprising of December 2001, it follows Natalia, Mariela and Josefina, three teenage friends living on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. All are in love with Diego, their lifelong friend. When Silvia, an older woman, attracts him, Natalia’s jealousy and anger intensify. Guided by her grandmother Rita, she begins to enter a world of spells and supernatural forces.

Congratulations to the entire team. Now begins the journey toward the celebration of our sister Spanish Film Academy.

· Dolores FonziFonzi congratulated the filmmakers after announcing the selection.

The selection process unfolded in two rounds. The first, held from July 20 to Aug. 24, produced four pre-nominated films: “The Match,” “Our Land,” “Lezama Park” and “The Virgin of the Quarry.” The second vote began Aug. 25 and ended at midday Sunday, when more than 700 academy members completed their ballots. “Congratulations to the entire team. Now begins the journey toward the celebration of our sister Spanish Film Academy,” Fonzi said.

Warm congratulations, on behalf of my compatriots and all Spain’s Argentine friends. We are delighted to enjoy your cinema once again and accompany you on this new journey.

· Joaquín María de Arístegui LabordeSpain’s ambassador to Argentina welcomed the country’s selection.
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